UFC Norfolk fighters receive medical suspension

Bengaluru, November 15: Four fighters from the UFC Fight Night 120 in Norfolk are looking at six month suspensions unless they are cleared by a doctor beforehand to get back into action.

Main eventer Antony Pettis was given a 60 days suspension after he was left lying in a pool of blood by Dustin Poirier on Saturday (November 11). Poirier also received a 30 days suspension.

Raphael Assucao, John Dodson, Nina Ansaroff and Nate Marquardt received a long term 180 day suspension. However, Diego Sanchez only received 60 days for his brutal KO via elbow from Matt Brown to everyone's surprise.

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